Five additional voice actors have joined the cast of Daemons of the Shadow Realm (Yomi no Tsugai), the anime adaptation of Hiromu Arakawa's (Fullmetal Alchemist) fantasy manga produced by Bones Film. The new cast members will make their debut beginning with episode 10, airing on June 6.
The announcement was made on Sunday, May 31, 2026, via the anime's official social media channels, accompanied by character visuals for each new role.
Key Announcement Details
New Cast Members
- Yū Shimamura as Natsuki Kurotani
- Hayato Fujii as Fuyuki Kurotani
- Ayumu Murase as Blacklist
- Ako Mayama as Tenaga Ashinaga (Long Arms Long Legs)
- Shigeru Chiba as Tenaga Ashinaga (Long Arms Long Legs)
Notably, Ako Mayama and Shigeru Chiba jointly voice the same character Tenaga Ashinaga, a dual-role that adds a unique creative dimension to the supernatural being.
The anime airs Saturdays at 23:30 JST and is scheduled for two consecutive cours (approximately 24 episodes), having started on April 4, 2026.
Production Team
- Director: Masahiro Andō (Sword of the Stranger)
- Studio: Bones Film
- Series Scripts: Noboru Takagi (Kingdom seasons 3–6, Golden Kamuy)
- Character Design: Nobuhiro Arai (Bungo Stray Dogs)
- Music: Kenichiro Suehiro (Re:ZERO franchise)
- Opening Theme: "Tobu Toki" by Vaundy
- Ending Theme: "Tobō yo" by yama
- Production: Square Enix × Aniplex × Bones
Community Reception
Daemons of the Shadow Realm has been a strong performer in the Spring 2026 season, consistently ranking in the top tier of r/anime's weekly karma rankings alongside heavyweights like Witch Hat Atelier and Re:ZERO Season 4. Hiromu Arakawa's return to fantasy storytelling after Fullmetal Alchemist and Silver Spoon has generated significant goodwill among fans, with the Bones Film production providing top-tier animation quality.
The announcement of Ayumu Murase (known for Mob Psycho 100's Shigeo Kageyama and Haikyuu!!'s Kenma Kozume) as Blacklist has been particularly well-received on social media, with fans speculating about the mysterious character's role in the story. The dual-casting of Mayama and Chiba as Tenaga Ashinaga has also drawn attention as an unusual creative choice.
On MyAnimeList, the series maintains positive user scores, with the two-cour commitment giving viewers confidence in a complete adaptation of Arakawa's story.
Visual/Video
Character visuals for each new cast member were released alongside the announcement. The full main cast includes Kenshō Ono as Yuru, Yume Miyamoto as Asa, Yūichi Nakamura as Dera, and Misaki Kuno as Gabu-chan, among others.
What This Means
The addition of five new cast members at the midpoint of the first cour signals Bones Film's confidence in the series' trajectory and suggests that the story's scope will continue expanding. As an upcoming Hiromu Arakawa adaptation by the acclaimed studio behind Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Daemons of the Shadow Realm carries considerable weight in the Spring 2026 season. With a prestigious production team — including Masahiro Andō (Sword of the Stranger) directing and Kenichiro Suehiro composing — the series exemplifies the high production values expected from the Square Enix × Aniplex × Bones partnership.